Daily Surrenders
The Dilemma No one fails on purpose. Yet spiritual and moral failures abound. A few years ago I taught a lesson to my church which focused on temptations we face. The workbook we were using quoted C.S. Lewis on this subject, and it was a turning point for many in the group. Lewis wrote, “It […]
Opposing Sin
State of the Church: The Celtic Revival (18) [L]et each examine himself, whether he has firmly fulfilled or borne these duties, lest he should be estranged from the disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ, since the son should not be degenerate and the disciple should not contradict the master in his preaching; for he that […]
The Cost of Following Jesus
Matthew 8: Setting Things Right (4) Pray Psalm 31.1, 2.In You, O LORD, I put my trust;Let me never be ashamed;Deliver me in Your righteousness.Bow down Your ear to me,Deliver me speedily;Be my rock of refuge,A fortress of defense to save me. Sing Psalm 31.1, 2.Brother James’ Air: The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll not WantIn You, O […]
Glory Beyond
We who have made the Kingdom turn stand in the hope of God’s glory and love now, every day. But even as joyful and reassuring as that is, God has more in store for us. Today’s reading from The Kingdom Turn is found on pages 86 and 87: “Heaven, though not our ultimate destination, is pretty amazing in its own […]
LENT: The Message of the Lord Jesus Christ
I receive the unmerited gift of God’s grace. If I confess my sins, God grants me forgiveness and pardon through Christ’s blood shed for me.
Trust
Jonah 4:9 (ESV) But God said to Jonah, “Do you do well to be angry for the plant?” And he said, “Yes, I do well to be angry, angry enough to die.” This is the second time that God has asked Jonah, “Do you do well to be angry.” He’s challenging Jonah’s thinking. Of course, […]